George “Gil” Gilmore Karnes, age 74, of Hillsboro, passed away peacefully Tuesday March 7, 2023, at the Parkside Nursing Center.
He was born on December 26, 1948, in Hillsboro, the son of the late William D. “Pat” Karnes and Kathryn Adair Mercer Karnes.
Gil was a 1967 McClain High School graduate, and after his high school graduation he proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his duty in the Army, he went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. He was a member of the Fall Creek Friends Church, and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Gil is survived by two children, James William Lucas Karnes of California, and George Christopher Michael Karnes of Columbus, Ohio; three siblings, Lee (Darlene) Karnes of Greenfield, Steven (Patti) Karnes of Greenfield, Nancy Karnes of Middletown, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday March 11, 2023, at the Fall Creek Friends Church, 11345 Karnes Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. Funeral services will take place at 1:00 p.m. following visitation on Saturday. H. Scott Lattimer will be officiating. Burial, with military honors presented by the Highland County Veterans Honor Guard, will follow in the Stringtown Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Gil’s name to the Fall Creek Friends Church, 11345 Karnes Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home is serving the family.